So it's official! We're in a recession and chances are you're feeling the effects of it in both your personal and professional life. The good news is that while the economy may be spiraling downward, there are plenty of ways you can stay UP financially and emotionally.
1) Think happy + Talk happy = Be happy: Excessive worry is just about as productive as trying to get squeaky clean in a tub of mud. The fact of the matter is that no amount of fretting is going to improve your financial situation or the state of the union so don't even go there - it only makes things worse. More than that, negative thoughts zap your physical and mental energy, decreasing your ability to perform well in your several roles at home and on the job, further magnifying the problem. So take a "happy pill" (Note: This is just a figure of speech. Do not actually go take a pill) and recognize that when you think and talk happy, you will be happy. When you're positive, it increases your mental and physical capacity to do, making it easier to come up with solutions to pressing problems in your life. Like Peter Pan suggests, think happy thoughts. It will help you soar to your desired destination.
2) Work Hard, Save Harder: One of the worst things you can do in a failing economy is assume that your efforts to produce are fruitless and you, therefore, just stop trying. Yes, when there is a recession buyers and clients are more difficult to come by. What that means, however, is that you just have to be a little more creative and proactive in your business and marketing approach. Persistence and work ethic always pay out great dividends regardless of what the current environment may be like around you.
While you continue to work hard, save harder. You may not be able to go out to eat 4 times a week and get that fancy new plasma TV that you were hoping for right now. That's okay! Budget your money wisely and put some aside - even a small amount is better than nothing. Living frugally will keep you out of the red and saving will give you some peace of mind.
3) Try to Maintain Life Balance: There may be the tendency to become a workaholic in financially difficult times thinking that the more you work, the more greenbacks you'll make. Wrong! The most productive individuals leave time for self, for family, for work and for play. Continue to exercise. If you're not already exercising a few times a week, start today. A healthy body is critical to releasing stress and fighting off disease. Spend time with the fam and continue to nourish those relationships. A good family life is always a key element of happiness and success. Schedule fun (and preferably cheap) activities where you can relax, enjoy yourself, and be rejuvenated. Too much work and no play is a recipe for mental and physical shut down.
Don't be discouraged. Just move forward and recognize that by being positive, proactive, and working toward life balance you can make it through this and any other challenges that come your way.
Author: Tara McCausland
For more motivational tips, go to www.myjoyquest.com.
Tara has been in the business of teaching, training, and coaching for over 5 years and is a Mission Ignition Certified Coach. She recently started her own Success Coaching business called Joy Quest Coaching.
She has an extensive background in instructing children, teenagers, and adults in a variety of subjects and settings. Before graduating from Utah State University with a Bachelors degree in Family, Consumer, Human Development - Tara spent time abroad teaching English in Xi’an, China and in England as a religious volunteer. Post graduation, she was employed with the Utah Youth Village where she taught at-risk families life skills as a Families First Specialist.
Besides her keen interest in helping people, Tara enjoys traveling, singing, public speaking, reading, and most recently writing. She hopes to publish a work of fiction in the coming year.
Tara has been married to her best friend, Luke, for almost 4 years and together they have an adorable baby boy.
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